Hey,
Exciting news this week. With the help of John Gilbert and Jason Douglas we’re getting closer to our Girls of Bikernet Launch. This post is a testament to beautiful women and the fact that we just can’t have enough girls around.
Next, we’re about to launch a Pod Cast Department on Bikernet. We’re going to test this radio-type setting with strident interviews from the industry. It will kick off with an interview regarding new EPA regs and how to deal with them, with Chris Maida, the editor of American Iron. These pod cast interviews will come to you with the background of Jeff Najar, the president of I Brain Promotions, and Bob Osias, President of MetricThunder.com. Bob is a new Bikernet Sponsor, who sells custom metric motorcycle parts on line. He is about to kick off V-TwinThunder.com for Harley parts. He handles the interviews. Watch for this new department on Bikernet.
Let’s hit the news:
My son Jesse took this picture on the Dunes near Yuma AZ.
By the way I say a picture titled your grandsons mini chopper? Wasn’t your son’s name Frank? Is he still a tattoo artist? And your are an official grandfather, congratulations. I can hardly wait for my designation. Funny how our perception of life changes.
–Chief Karl
My perception never changed. I’m just a scurvy outlaw biker. I am what I am, and that’s all that I am. It’s a wonder any women, kids or grand kids will even acknowledge me.–Bandit
News: January, 14, 2005 http://www.bikernet.com/news/PageViewer.asp?PageID=675 Click here for my exclusive interview to “Bikernet” online magazine where I told about motorcycles, Chernobyl and life in the Ukraine today. There are many other interesting things and some photos. Since I put “Ghost Town” on the web, I have seen many requests from news agencies from all around the world, begging for interviews. I wanted nothing to do with them.
Interview to Bikernet it is my first interview and it is worth reading.
–Elena
And that was my FIRST interview with anyone at all. I’ll try not to jump up and down an holler too much about it.
— Jaq.
An old Native American Chief sat in his hut on the reservation, smoking a ceremonial pipe, and eyeing two government officials sent to interview him.
“Chief Two Eagles”, asked one official, “You have observed the white man for ninety years. You’ve seen his wars and his technological advances. You’ve seen his progress, and the damage he’s done.”
The Chief nodded in agreement. The official continued, “Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?”
The Chief stared at the government officials for over a minute, and then calmly replied, “When white man found the land, Natives were running it. No taxes. No debt. Plenty buffalo. Plenty beaver. Women did all the work. Medicine man free. Indian man spent all day hunting and fishing. All night having sex.” Then the Chief leaned back, and smiled, adding, “Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that.”
–from Robert P.
Hot off the Aussie motorcycling press… The National Transport Authority have decided in their wisdom (despite having done not one whit of a study) to make Lane-Splitting between cars at traffic lights illegal. Up until now, it’s been frowned upon but no one really cared, certainly not the Police.
If this new regulation passes then Bikers can be stopped, booked, fined and lose points off of their licences. It will make life especially tough for Sydney motorcycle couriers.
There is a proposed Protest Ride for January the 25th (A Wednesday) I am awaiting further information and more details as I write.
I already have a t-shirt design made up:
I used to be a Law-Abiding citizen Now I’m a 100% Lane-Splitting Outlaw Motorcyclist!
More immediate info can be found at the addy below.
http://mraa.org.au/forum/modules/news/
There is also a tribute link for Andy Coldecott, the Aussie rider who died in the Dakar. I already sent our condolences to his family.
— Jaq.
Bikernet Australian Correspondent
We are pleased to inform that on the 21 of March starts an expedition that will be undertaken by two riders on travel motorcycles provided with one assistance vehicle.
From the most western point (Madrid) to the most eastern (Tokyo) we will be visiting twenty seven countries. The return will cross the Gobi desert and the Russian steppes towards Europe.
The countries to be visited are: Spain, France, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Japan, Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium and Holland.
Estimated time of the journey is 157 days with a total of 126 stages. Departure is scheduled for 21st March 2006 and return 25th August the same year.
It will cover a distance of 48.500 Km, and fuel usage is estimated at 7160 litres for the motorcycles and 5000 litres for the 4×4.
We will cross nine time zones, eleven distinct climatologies and ten types of vegetation. The people speak 24 different official languages, not counting dialects, and practise nine different religions.
The expedition is formed by a team of four. Two riders, one professional cameraman and a professional photographer. We will distribute to the media written report and a 5 minute video resume every week from our main office in Madrid; this will be free of charges to all media who requested for it.
To contact us for this service or further information please submit an E-mail to: info@southernsunsets.com or visit the web site http://www.southernsunsets.com
Arturo Rodr?guez & Nicol?s Sulcic
Southern Sunsets Ltd.
Here is how Bandit will ride the Salt Flats (picture attached – hey it gained Rollie Free 70mph at the Morton Mile).
FTW,
–Stroker
Greg, from Departure bike works also sent us A page out of Ted?s Cycle Catalog. It shows a foot shift mechanism for the tank-shift 45 flathead. I?ll contact Ted?s Cycle for a full catalog next week. Thanks Greg.
–Bandit
In the days of the Wild West, there was a young cowboy who wanted more than anything to be the greatest gunfighter in the world. He practiced every minute of his spare time, but he knew that he wasn’t yet first-rate and that there must be something he was doing wrong.
Sitting in a saloon one Saturday night, he recognized an elderly man seated at the bar who had the reputation of being the fastest gun in the West in his day. The young cowboy took the seat next to the old-timer, bought him a drink, and told him the story of his great ambition.
“Do you think you could give me some tips?” he asked. The old man looked him up and down and said, “Well, for one thing you’re wearing your gun too high. Tie the holster a little lower down on your leg.”
“Will that make me a better gunfighter?” asked the young man. “Sure will,” said the old-timer.
The young man did as he was told, stood up, whipped out his .44 and shot the bow tie off the piano player. “That’s terrific!” said the cowboy, “Got any more tips for me?”
Yep,” said the old man, “cut a notch out of your holster where the hammer hits it.That’ll give you a smoother draw.”
“Will that make me a better gunfighter?” asked the younger man.
“You bet it will,” said the old-timer.
The young man took out his knife, cut the notch, stood up, drew his gun in a blur, and shot a cufflink off the piano player. “Wow!” said the cowboy, “I’m learnin’ somethin’ here – got anymore tips?”
The old man pointed to a large can in a corner of the saloon. “See that axle grease over there? Coat your gun with it.”
The young man went over to the can and smeared some of the grease on the barrel of his gun. “No,” said the old-timer, “I mean smear it all over the gun, handle and all.”
“Will that make me a better gunfighter?” asked the young man.
“No,” said the old timer, ” … but when Wyatt Earp gets done playin’ the piano, he’s going to shove that gun up your ass, and it won’t hurt as much”
–Bob T
Check out this air cleaner we came up with for the Billy bike we’re doing. This is something we’re interested in marketing. We’ve got about 11 different parts just about ready to market.
–Greg “Z” Hall
Service Manager/Public Relations
Departure Bike Works
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him. The waitress asks them for their orders. The man says, “A hamburger, fries and a coke,” and turns to the ostrich, “What’s yours?”
“I’ll have the same,” says the ostrich.
A short time later the waitress returns with the order. “That will be $9.40 please,” and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for payment.
The next day, the man and the ostrich come again and the man says, “A hamburger, fries, and a coke.” The ostrich says, “I’ll have the same.”
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change.
This becomes routine until, the two enter again. “The usual?” asks the waitress.
“No, this is Friday night, so I will have a steak, baked potato, and salad,” says the man.
“Same,” says the ostrich.
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says, “That will be $32.62.”
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the table.
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer. “Excuse me, sir. How do you manage to always come up with the exact change out of your pocket every time?”
“Well,” says the man, “Several years ago I was cleaning the attic and found an old lamp. When I rubbed it, a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes. My first wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything, I would just put my hand in my pocket and the right amount of money would always be there.”
That’s brilliant!” says the waitress. “Most people would wish for a million dollars or something, but you’ll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live!”
“That’s right. Whether it’s a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce, the exact money is always there,” says the man.
The waitress asks, “But, sir, what’s with the ostrich?”
The man sighs, pauses, and answers, “My second wish was for a tall chick with a big ass and long legs who agrees with everything I say.”
–from Jill Z.
With curious officeworkers gawking and strip-bar standards playing in the background, several hundred people joined a handful of exotic dancers in front of the Statehouse on Thursday to rally against New Jersey’s new indoor smoking ban.
About 20 of the women – who, to the disappointment of some in the crowd, didn’t reveal anything more risque than their midriffs – said the ban will result in lost clients and lost money.
“It’s going to murder our business,” said Dominique Hernandez, 24, who dances at a lounge in Florence. “A lot of people want to get off of work, have a drink and a smoke and watch some pretty girls. There’s nothing wrong with that.”
Apparently not, judging by the looks Hernandez – in tight jeans and a revealing black T-shirt – received from onlookers.
“I’m just passing by on the way to the office,” was the refrain from many men, and some women, in the crowd. But many said they came to protest the smoking ban, saying it was a violation of their rights.
“I’ve been a smoker since I was 13 and it’s really against our rights,” said Allan Brophy, 24, of Union. “Pretty soon they’re going to be outlawing it in our houses.”
Brophy did admit that word of strippers at the rally had “piqued my interest.”
–By REBECCA SANTANA
Associated Press Writer
–from Rogue
Having sex is like playing bridge. If you don’t have a good partner, you’d better have a good hand.”
–Woody Allen
“There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Mercedes-Benz 380SL.”
–Lynn Lavner
“Sex at age 90 is like trying to shoot pool with a rope.”
–Camille Paglia
“Sex is one of the nine reasons for incarnation. The other eight are unimportant.”
–George Burns
I see why the magazines are not doing so well. The last issue of HB, SC and whatever they’re calling that other Sears catalog were so fucking boring I read a few pages in each and threw them out.
Then, a hardcore rider here walks in, grabs them out of the can, sees what the mags are and shucks them right back in, remarking, “Oh, thought you were tossing something good.”
–Z
ps.Now here’s some damned fine nude photography.
Navy pilot walks into a bar and takes a seat next to a very attractive woman. He gives her a quick glance then casually looks at his watch for a moment.
The woman notices this and asks, “Is your date running late?”
“No,” he replies, “I just got this state-of-the-art watch, and I was just testing it.”
The intrigued woman says, “A state-of-the-art watch? What’s so special about it?”
The Navy pilot explains, “It uses alpha waves to talk to me telepathically.”
The lady says, “What’s it telling you now?”
Well, it says you’re not wearing any panties….”
“The woman giggles and replies, “Well it must be broken because I am wearing panties!”
The Navy pilot smirks, taps his watch and says, “Damn thing’s an hour fast.”
— Lacie Olson
Graybar/ Fargo
–from Rik S.
MILWAUKEE (January 9, 2006) – The new Color-Matched Vented Fairing Lower Kit ($649.00) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories features a venting system that allows the rider to adjust the amount of air that circulates around his or her lower legs. On hot days, open the vent to for additional cooling air. On cold or rainy days, close the vents for maximum protection from the elements. A ratcheting pivot makes it easy to adjust the vent position. The kit includes a left and right fairing lower, a convenient glove box and lid, and all necessary mounting hardware.
The Color-Matched Vented Fairing Lower fits 1988-later FLHT/I, FLHTC/I, FLHX, and FLHR/I models, and is available in 35 different colors to match original equipment Harley-Davidson paint (fairing lower kits are painted in a single color and do not feature pin striping). A Vented Fairing Lower Kit finished in plain primer (P/N 58854-05, $395.00) is ready for custom paint application.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
At first I wondered “Can she really replace Martha Stewart?”
And then I thought . “Oh, what the hell, let’s give her a chance….”
THE END–Not exactly, in fact, not at all. It’s just the end of the Sunday Post for today. Bikernet is growing like crazy and expanding as fast as I can hit the keyboard. Next week we’ll run a tech on installing S&S heads on the Shovelhead. They won’t advertise with us because of the babes everywhere. That’s too bad, be we still support them whenever possible.
Next week, cross your fingers, we will post the final aspect of our mini-chop build and the first segment of our Bonneville effort build. Speaking of Bonneville, I?m wondering what happened to the Chop and Grind team in 32 Palms, California? We are also going to interview the man who composed the music score for the World’s Fastest Indian Story. I?m going to burn the midnight oil and write the La Carrera/Pan Americana story for Bikernet. It has nothing to do with bikes, but did involve two old bikers racing a ?54 Lincoln from the bottom of Mexico to the top, 2000 miles.
Two new Sponsors are on board of Bikernet, Axiom and Fat Man cycles. We?ll cover what these companies are all about.
That?s it from the front. It?s time for football, margaritas or a ride. Let?s hit it.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
